Pacific halibut are fished off the coast of Alaska using long lines with thousands of baited hooks. These flatfish can live up to 55 years and grow very large. The fishery is managed by quotas and regulations to minimize bycatch of seabirds, sea turtles, and sharks. While long lining has less impact than other methods, regulations were implemented to extend the fishing season and reduce fisherman deaths. Pacific halibut remain sustainably fished and support an important market in the US and Canada.